Slovenia Announces Additional $50 Million for PURL Initiative Supporting Ukraine — UNITED24 Media - EUROPE SAYS
Slovenia will contribute an additional $50 million to the PURL initiative, which finances deliveries of US-made weapons to Ukraine, Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer announced. . .
Slovenia will contribute an additional $50 million to the PURL initiative, which finances deliveries of US-made weapons to Ukraine, Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer announced following the NATO Summit in Ankara on July 9. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOWIn a post on X, Kajzer said руreaffirmedSlovenia’s long-term support for Ukraine during a meeting of the NATO–Ukraine Council. “At the NATO–Ukraine Council meeting, I reaffirmed Slovenia’s continued support for Ukraine. Slovenia will contribute an additional $50 million to the PURL initiative and will also co-finance the construction of three civil protection shelters,” she wrote. The minister said Slovenia remains committed to supporting Ukraine as it defends its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, emphasizing the country’s goal of providing predictable, long-term, and sustainable assistance. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybihawelcomedthe announcement and thanked Slovenia for what he described as its unwavering support and solidarity. Dear@TKajzer, we are grateful to Slovenia for its steadfast support and solidarity with Ukraine. We highly appreciate Slovenia’s decision to contribute an additional $50 million to the PURL initiative and to co-finance the construction of three civil protection shelters. Such…https://t. co/XBBpy4r1xt— Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha)July 9, 2026“We highly appreciate Slovenia’s decision to contribute an additional $50 million to the PURL initiative and to co-finance the construction of three civil protection shelters. Such tangible assistance strengthens Ukraine’s resilience and demonstrates a long-term commitment to supporting our people,” Sybiha said. The announcement follows commitments made by NATO leaders at the alliance’s summit, where member statesunveileda €70 billion ($76 billion) military assistance package for Ukraine, according to the Ankara Summit Declaration published on July 8. The declaration also outlined measures to expand NATO’s defense industrial base and strengthen the alliance’s long-term military readiness. The initiative builds on increased defense spending by European allies and Canada in 2025, which exceeded $139 billion for core defense capabilities. We report from the front lines to show the reality of war. Your support helps us stay there and tell the stories that matter. Tags:NovicesloveniaSlovenija